TTC and Beyond!

[Disneybaby26]

Rachel I'm so so sorry you're feeling so crappy! I think going on leave is a good idea, if the only thing holding you back is finances-you guys will make it work! Totally worth it or you to be less miserable!

We don't have the option to donate cord blood in CT-its ridiculous!

 

[Ingodshand]

Amanda you sound excited about it? I would be terrified.

Sarah - pretty sure I have carpal tunnel. Never had it before. Were your fingers always numb? I feel like they shouldn't be constantly numb. I just hope it goes away after birth.

Cute pics Ashlee.

Contractions got down to every 5 min. I'm at home again and laying down. They seem to have eased off. I had a meltdown earlier bc I'm so uncomfortable. I honestly don't know how I'm going to make it another 6 weeks being this swollen. My face is super puffy today and I can't fit my rings on so I'll dip my pee tomorrow at work to check for protein. I think I'm getting close to taking my maternity leave.

Yes, they were constantly numb, tingly and achy. It was worse if I was at work and typing all day. Mine went away almost immediately after birth and I have not had it since or with this pregnancy. I got my brace at any pharmacy or walmart. They are ugly and uncomfortable but about the only thing that can give you any relief. I wore mine all day and night. So sorry you are having to deal with it!!

 

[Ingodshand]

Amanda you sound excited about it? I would be terrified.

Sarah - pretty sure I have carpal tunnel. Never had it before. Were your fingers always numb? I feel like they shouldn't be constantly numb. I just hope it goes away after birth.

Cute pics Ashlee.

Contractions got down to every 5 min. I'm at home again and laying down. They seem to have eased off. I had a meltdown earlier bc I'm so uncomfortable. I honestly don't know how I'm going to make it another 6 weeks being this swollen. My face is super puffy today and I can't fit my rings on so I'll dip my pee tomorrow at work to check for protein. I think I'm getting close to taking my maternity leave.

Sorry, just reread your last statement. Have you checked your bp? I am not saying this to scare you but you sound very similar to how I was with Alyssa. My protein started to rise at about 35 weeks. I hope it is okay when you check it tomorrow.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Yeah I've been checking it at work. I'm usually 90/60. For a week I've been 130s/80s. That's why I've been watching my pee. Did you have pre-e with Alyssa? I haven't had any persistent headaches. I think this is bc I had a good pregnancy up till 30 weeks. I didn't have ms more than 2 weeks, I never really felt pregnant. Now I'm miserable.

I would love to go on leave now, but part of it is me attempting to remain stoic, the other part is me wanting to reserve my PTO for when Ellie is actually here.

 

[Ingodshand]

Yeah I've been checking it at work. I'm usually 90/60. For a week I've been 130s/80s. That's why I've been watching my pee. Did you have pre-e with Alyssa? I haven't had any persistent headaches. I think this is bc I had a good pregnancy up till 30 weeks. I didn't have ms more than 2 weeks, I never really felt pregnant. Now I'm miserable.

I would love to go on leave now, but part of it is me attempting to remain stoic, the other part is me wanting to reserve my PTO for when Ellie is actually here.

Yes I had it with alyssa. My pregnancy was perfect up until about 32 weeks then started swelling and got carpel tunnel and my bp started to rise. At about 36 weeks my protein EMT from 0 to plus two in a few days and they induced me at 37 weeks. The good thing is that a few weeks after delivery I was back to normal!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Ugh I hope that's not in my future but at the rate I'm swelling, I won't be surprised if it is.

 

[wavescrash]

I almost feel like I have back labor but she's facing my back so I'm not sure how that's even possible. I've just had the same feelings when I went into labor with Hannah in my lower back but she may just be lying on a nerve. She's been very active most of today so it's totally possible she shifted onto something. I've been having a lot of BH today but that's not totally new lol. I've been having lots of different pains and cramps though and my bump keeps getting hard but not necessarily associated with a cramp or pain, just goes rock solid but doesn't feel like my usual BH. It's been going on the last few hours but I have no idea if it could be breech labor because I can't sit here and time contractions or anything like that... or if it's just end-of-pregnancy nonsense just to drive me crazier than I already am lol.

 

[goldstns]

I wanted to donate my cord blood, but out here your hospital has to be apart of a program cuz it has to be delt with asap after birth and my hospital wasn't. Nor were any close by.

I went for a jog today!! First once since my bfp days!

 

[pdxmom]

26 weeks

 

[RobertRedford]

Looooove the bump, Sonia!!! Xo

 

[clynn11]

Omg Sonia you look soooo adorable!!!!

 

[asmcsm]

Awe cute bump Sonia

 

[jury3]

Placenta Encapsulation- I have thought about it but need to do more research. Plus I'm not sure if I want to spend the money.

Cord blood banking-We were going to do the donation thing. Our friends did and said it was neat bc they got notification that it was used to save another little girls life. However, we heard they don't do that w twins, so we need to check for sure.

Mirolee-That's a hard situation w your dad. It's hard when parenting styles differ. I'm wondering how my mom will be. She was a spanker and we prob won't be.
That's hilarious about OH and the cord lol DW just doesn't care about cutting it which is ok w me.

Amanda-that's sweet about your dad helping your sister. I don't see my dad doing something like that lol
So glad the other ladies cleared up the ex thing...I thought it was most recent but ex ex just added some excitement! Now I'm more nervous for you!

Morgan-boo about the headaches! I've still got one lingering. Could be this stupid weather though...we went from 50 to 10 in a few days. I'm so ready for spring!

Sonia-such a cute little bump! You look so good! Yay for double digits!!!

Sarah-sorry you've been sick

Waves-I can't even imagine how frustrating that must be...being so close and your body sending so many mixed signals!

 

[brunettebimbo]

Sonia loving the bump

 

[goldstns]

Alia's first cold ... Poor baby ��

 

[brunettebimbo]

O no. Bless her. Lots of steam seemed to help Tristan. He had bronchitis at about 6 weeks old! Hope she is better soon xx

 

[frsttimemama]

I just ready through allllll these pages and forgot most of what I read. Sorry! I'll try though.

Rachel, hope things are okay and Miss Ellie can stay in a while longer! I had a preggo friend with carpal tunnel, and the brace was very helpful.

Sonia, so cute!

Sarah, glad you feel better! I had the URI and z-pak on vacay. Ick.

Nikki, hope Alia feels better soon!

Katrina, that sucks! They better call!

Placenta encapsulation grosses me out. I kind of hate placenta's though. Mine was a piece of junk last time around obviously. As far as cord blood, we won't be banking. The hospital does donation though. And donation of the placenta as well for science or something. I'm not really sure for what. I agreed last time after they caught me totally off guard with it, but it didn't happen for obvious reasons.

My 3 hour glucose results are in. Not sure I'm liking them..

Fasting = 81. <= 95
1 hour = 184, range <=180
2 hour = 171, range <=155
3 hour = 94, range <=140

Sooooo... I half passed, half failed. Wonder what that means. Guess I will find out next week. Work about killed me last night. Oh my goodness, 5.5 hours of sleep is NOT enough for this pregnant lady. I'm not sure how I'm going to make it through another long day.

 

[brunettebimbo]

I don't really understand fasting. FX for you!!

Did anyone else not really have any symptoms? I'm trying to stay positive but I'm scared! My boobs are only slightly sore but only really if I prod them, I'm tired, frequent urination and heartburn!

 

[frsttimemama]

Fasting is not having eaten yet.

I have few symptoms, and it was the same with my last pregnancy, too. A tad nauseas occasionally, starving often, sore back, exhausted, and sore boobs after a few weeks.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Rachel- Whew sounds scary with the contractions! I'm glad they calm down when you lay down.

I too have forgotten about a lot that was said after reading 7+ pages!!

afm- My feet have been KILLING me. I have to dress business casual at work which means heels, or flats. No sneakers. There was another girl who had a baby last year that got a doctors note requesting she wear more supportive shoes. I seriously might do the same. I can't stand it. My wrists have bothered me any way in my life but in pregnancy they are killing me. Not sure if it's carpal tunnel or not, but after painting the nursery the other day, I was in agony. I could barely move my hand.

Also.. TMI.. but all this vaginal discharge!! UGH. I'm wearing a pantyliner all day now and I hate it.